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Malaga Cove is located off of Palos Verdes
Drive West in Torrance, California. The Cove sits just south of Torrance
Beach on Via Arroyo. Although somewhat hidden in the middle of a ritzy
community, this is a popular dive spot and when conditions are good
can be a great and secluded place to enjoy some California surfing.
Because of the remote location, the locals can be somewhat territorial
of their hidden treasure of a surf/dive spot.
Malaga Cove has a rocky bottom shoreline and does not rank among the
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beaches for basking in the sun on silky white sand. But the beautiful cascading cliffs and the reefs below provide for a
picturesque scene. The Cove is notorious for its underwater beauty and
diversity. Torrance beach is north of Malaga Cove and provides a wide
sandy beach for sunbathing and picnicking.
The Malaga Cove area encompasses a quaint village with unique shopping
opportunities. The price tags are steep, but a tour of the village is
worth it. There are also amazing houses along the coast and adjoining
residential communities that are eye catching.
Beach access is difficult. According to residents in the area, the only
paths to the beach are down steep dirt trails, just south of the Gazebo
that overlooks Malaga Cove. There is a parking area on Via Arroyo, next
to the school and there is also street parking available along the residential
streets.
- NO Alcohol/glass containers
- NO camping
- NO dogs
- NO vehicles on the beach
- NO fires
- NO facilities
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